"The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury," edited by Jack Prelutsky, is a vibrant collection celebrating the beauty and diversity of children's poetry. This anthology features over 200 poems from renowned poets like Langston Hughes, Shel Silverstein, and Emily Dickinson, capturing the essence of childhood wonder and imagination. Each poem is accompanied by whimsical illustrations, inviting young readers to explore the playful rhythms and rich language of poetry. From silly rhymes to thoughtful reflections on nature and growing up, this treasury serves as a delightful introduction to the world of poetry, encouraging children to express their feelings and ideas through words. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Random House USA Inc .

MARY JOSLIN is the author of a number of storybooks for children. Some of her titles are: The Goodbye Boat, The Minstrel's Tale and The Heaven Tree. Jack Prelutsky is the best-selling author of more than fifty books of poetry, including The New Kid on the Block, illustrated by James Stevenson, and Stardines Swim High Across the Sky, illustrated by Carin Berger. Jack Prelutsky lives in Washington State.